We are pleased to announce the MS.MONINA Summer School 2012 dedicated to “EO-based biodiversity monitoring: From concepts to products” which will take place in Málaga (Spain) from 9th to 14th of July 2012. The event aims to bring together graduate and post-graduate scientists, potential users and service providers in order to discuss recent developments in the field of biodiversity monitoring and the multi-scale approach of MS.MONINA. Sessions on habitat monitoring systems and techniques will be embedded into discussions on broader topics such as the biodiversity concept, the legal framework (with a special focus on the Habitats Directive) and the potential of Earth observation (EO) techniques to monitor habitat status. The Summer School will be organized balancing theoretical lessons, practical lab work and reflective discussions of concepts and methods. A field trip to the Sierra Nevada National Park will give participants an insight into the application of monitoring systems and research projects concerning sensitive high-mountain habitats.

Online registration will be possible until June 1, 2012. The course is officially implemented in the syllabus of the University of Salzburg and successful students receive 2 ECTS points (60 hours) for their work effort. Please check the Summer School’s webpage for a detailed programme and upcoming news.